Grievance Procedures

Question 1

Is a non-permanent member or a probationary member entitled to the grievance process?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

Members who wish to present a grievance must file a written grievance with who?

Answer 2

The Director of the Human Resources Bureau.

Question 3

How long does a member have to file a written grievance to the Director of the Human Resources Bureau?

Answer 3

Within ten (10) calendar days of the time they perceive the alleged inequity.

Question 4

A submitted completed grievance form must detail the following:

Answer 4

• Identifying the grievance and the facts upon which it is based
• The allegation of the specific wrongful act and the harm done
• A statement of the remedy or adjustment sought

Question 5

Each supervisors in the grieving member’s COC shall have how many days to review the grievance form?

Answer 5

Four (4) working days.

Question 6

Each supervisor in the grieving member’s COC will complete the grievance form in the following manner:

Answer 6

• Acknowledge receipt by noting time, date and person reviewing the grievance
• An analysis of the facts or allegations
• Affirming or denying the allegations in the grievance
• Identifying any remedy or adjustment which could be made

Question 7

Upon receipt of the grievance form, the bureau commander shall:

Answer 7

• Actively attempt to solve the grievance

- Advise the Chief Deputy of the existence of the grievance

Question 8

The the bureau commander is unable to satisfactorily resolve the grievance, who may the individual appeal to?

Answer 8

The Sheriff

Question 9

The Sheriff will attempt to respond to each grievance within

Answer 9

Twenty (20) working days unless the grievant and the Sheriff are jointly engaged in seeking a suitable remedy.

Question 10

How often shall the Human Resources Bureau conduct an analysis of formal grievances?

Answer 10

Annually